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City of Columbia officials say Sunday’s storms destroyed the city’s Material Recovery Facility, and it may be days before they know what it’ll take to rebuild.
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‘No matter how deep the pain, the law kept me legally bound to him,’ state Rep. Cecelie Williams said of her attempt to divorce her abusive husband while pregnant with their fourth child. -
In Missouri's legislature, dozens of bills aim to overturn or weaken voter-approved initiatives, such as Amendment 3's enshrinement of abortion rights and Proposition A's minimum wage increase and paid sick leave laws. -
The City of Columbia is developing a roadmap for preserving its historical landmarks. The Historic Preservation Plan provides a roadmap for identifying and maintaining these places that can then be nominated for national recognition. -
Some of the free webinars leading up to the challenge will teach participants about the dangers people can pose to birds traveling through the state. -
Three fires Saturday on North Creasy Springs Road, Friendship Church Road and North Black Walnut Court destroyed a shop and damaged a privacy fence and a shed. -
The 2011 Joplin tornado is the subject of a new documentary film. “The Twister: Caught in the Storm" was released last week by Netflix, nearly 14 years after the tornado struck Missouri.
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The Education Department says millions of borrowers in default will have a chance to make a payment or sign up for a repayment plan. But on May 5, those who don't will be referred for collection. -
After a federal judge ruled that Google had a monopoly on the search market, the tech giant and the government are in court to debate penalties. One possible result: forcing Google to spin off Chrome. -
President Trump and the first lady welcomed an estimated 40,000 people to the South Lawn of the White House on Monday for its annual Easter egg roll event. The annual tradition dates back to the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes, and save for war and food shortages, has been a mainstay of Pennsylvania Avenue since 1878.
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The City of Columbia is modernizing its streets plan to make walking, biking and public transit in the city safer and more sustainable. Public Works Department officials say they want to finalize the updated policy by summer of 2026. -
On today's show, meet Talia Jackson, the new president/CEO of Heart of Missouri United Way! "I don't come from a non-profit background, I am a corporate gal. But at the end of the day, the job called me, and here I am." April 2, 2025 -
A day before the new budget period for Title X, a federal reproductive healthcare grant, Missouri’s sole grantee received notice from the federal government that the state’s cash would be withheld. -
The Missouri House spent the day Tuesday in deep debate over how they believe around $50 billion should be split across the state. Senators spent most of their session Tuesday in debate over a bill eliminating the capitol gains tax. -
The 3rd annual 'That's What She Said Columbia' returns to the stage of the historic Missouri Theatre next Saturday night, and you're invited (even the men)! On today's show, we're joined by producer/director Allie Teagarden and Erica Pefferman, CDO of Flat Branch Bank, the presenting sponsor! April 1, 2025 -
Missouri homeowners can cut down the invasive Callery pear tree and receive a native tree in return.
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